A dryer that stops heating or takes three cycles to finish a load turns laundry into a daily problem. The Auburn list below starts with companies that show dryer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Dryers Near Auburn
30 repair companies serve Auburn from within 30 miles. 1 of them are based in Auburn itself, and the rest are spread across Fort Wayne (22), Kendallville (2), and Columbia City (2). The farthest listed company is about 28 miles out. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 0.9 miles away. 8 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 28 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Auburn. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 16 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 30 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.9, 11.3, 12.1 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 3 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 8 |
First up for Auburn: Sears Appliance Repair (17.8 miles away, based in Fort Wayne, 4.3 stars from 162 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Brook-Mill Appliance Repair (17.0 miles away, based in Fort Wayne, 4.3 stars from 104 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (0.9 miles away, 4.3 stars from 38 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (11.3 miles away, based in Kendallville, 4.3 stars from 25 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Dryer Repair
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
Why Dryers Break Down
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
Lint, Vents and Dryer Fires
Never run a dryer without its lint filter, and clean the filter before or after every load; also clear lint that collects behind the dryer. Source: U.S. Fire Administration (FEMA) - Clothes Dryer Fire Safety
Under the model residential code approach, a 4-inch dryer exhaust duct is limited to 35 feet of equivalent length, minus 2.5 feet for each 45-degree bend and 5 feet for each 90-degree bend, unless the dryer manufacturer's installation instructions set a different maximum. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
Repair or Replace Your Dryer?
Most dryer repairs involve a modest part and an hour or so of labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drum bearing replacement: $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Service call fee (may be waived if the technician does the repair): $50–$80 per visit Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
If a repair would cost more than about half the price of a new dryer, replacing is usually the better choice. Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dryer repair cost guide and how long dryers last.
What Auburn Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Auburn come down to the same handful of parts: the vent and lint path, the heat source, the belt and rollers, and the door and start switches.
Indiana licenses plumbers statewide through the Indiana Plumbing Commission but has no statewide HVAC technician license, so heating and mechanical contractor licensing, including gas appliance work, is set by individual counties and cities. Source: Indiana Department of Workforce Development NextLevel Jobs: HVAC Technician
In Indiana, you can check a license with the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency License Verification or report a problem to the Indiana Attorney General Consumer Protection Division.
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Auburn
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Auburn, IN
Is a squeaking dryer dangerous?
Which areas near Auburn do these technicians cover?
Why is my dryer running but not heating?
Brand-Specific Dryer Repair, Auburn
Dryer Repair Near Auburn
Before you call a Auburn technician, check the breaker or gas shutoff, clean the lint screen and look at the vent hood outside. If the dryer still misbehaves, have the model number ready.